Identify series type: Identify the type of series.The series ∑k=0992(3)k is a geometric series because each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by a common ratio, which in this case is 3.
Use formula for sum: Use the formula for the sum of a finite geometric series.The sum of a geometric series can be calculated using the formula Sn=a(1−rn)/(1−r), where a is the first term, r is the common ratio, and n is the number of terms.
Calculate first term: Calculate the first term a of the series.The first term when k=0 is 2(3)0=2(1)=2.
Calculate number of terms: Calculate the number of terms n in the series.Since the series starts at k=0 and goes to k=99, there are 100 terms in total.
Calculate sum using formula: Calculate the sum using the formula. S100=1−32(1−3100)
Simplify expression: Simplify the expression.S100=−22(1−3100)S100=−(1−3100)
Further simplify expression: Further simplify the expression. S100=3100−1
Evaluate expression: Evaluate the expression.Since 3100 is a very large number, we can approximate it using scientific notation. However, we do not have the exact value of 3100, so we cannot directly calculate the answer. We need to estimate or use a calculator to find the value in scientific notation.
Use calculator for scientific notation: Use a calculator or estimation to find 3100 in scientific notation.Assuming we use a calculator, we find that 3100 is approximately 5.1537752×1047.
Subtract 1 from calculated value: Subtract 1 from the calculated value to find the sum.S100=5.1537752×1047−1Since subtracting 1 from such a large number does not significantly change the value, we can say that S100 is approximately 5.15×1047.
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